Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Domitian
Ancient Roman
88–89
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Domitian, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Pallas standing to the left and holding a spear, with a shield at her feet.
